Tuning the shortwaves with an 80 year old radio receiver

This BC-348 radio was manufactured some 80 years ago, as the main receiver on board heavy American WWII bombers such as the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” and B-29 “Superfortress”.
It has an interesting ID tag, which indicates that the specific type is “BC-348 L”, and that this particular unit was stationed for some time in Algeria at the SFRA, which I believe was the French colonial airport authority during the 1950s.
It still works very well after all these years. It operates on 28VDC (the standard voltage in any aircraft) by means of an internal dynamotor that makes a very characteristic whirring noise.
Today I was surfing a bit the shortwave bands with it. Sounds very good on telegraphy, AM and even on single side band if you tune it with a bit of patience.

[@richlevenson6605]

I used to have a BC-348N I got from a cousin that was brand new and wired for ac. Absolutely loved it. First radio as a novice ham back in Boston in 1956. Just had a dipole antenna, but reception was excellent. That was a long time ago. Now have an Icom R9500 and live in New Jersey. Thanks for the video - W2FKN

[@jeffgarrett4533]

A Great rig used one for quite awhile sorry I sold it.

[@dx-dx-dx-dx]

wonderful !